[ they both seem to be in agreement that it's likely a way to make sure people are getting past the bare minimum. so he does not do much but nod to show he heard them.

the rest though... ]

If you trust him, then you should. It's...better to have someone besides us vouch for you just in case. People might think we're lying to cover for you or something, but someone else makes it a little easier to believe. And I don't think he'd find it that weird anyway.